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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/05/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 13, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins, City Engineer Cole The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Explorer Scout Scott Maddox, fol- lowed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of May 6, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. INTR~IDUCTION OF ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins introduced Mr. John R. Thomson, newly appointed Assistant Administrative Officer, effective May 15, 1969. REPORT ON PORT DISTRICT Port Director Don Nay, in the absence of Port Commissioner Robert Campbell, reviewed the progress that has taken place on the Chula Vista tidelands and answered questions from the Councilmen on scheduled development. ORDINANCE NO. 1193 - Establishing procedures for supplying identification marks for various properties from which identifying marks have been removed - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1194 - Adopting the National Electrical Code, 1968 Edition, amend- ments and additions - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5168 - Granting deed to A. B. Ellington for two parcels of property Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5169 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the construction of a parking lot at 205 Landis Avenue Offered by Eouncilman Scott~ the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ SylYester, Hamilton~ McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5170-Accepting deed to one-foot control lots in Mylo Ocean View Estates Subdivision, Units 1 and 2 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5171 - Accepting, naming and dedicating two lots as Corte Maria Avenue and one lot as Vista Way Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodate, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5172 - Setting public hearing for intention to change rate schedule for cable TV operations Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5173 - Approving one-year extension of contract for communications equipment maintenance Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5174 - Approving exemption from full compliance with Code Section 29.2 for swimming pool fencing enclosure - 250 Bonita Glen Drive Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5175 - Authorizing Attorney General of California to conduct legal proceedings Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5176 - Appropriating funds for appraisal of Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Road Park site Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5177 - Appropriating additional funds for purchase of "F" Street and Fig Avenue property Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None NAME CHANGE OF SISTER CITY FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION AUTHORIZED A letter was submitted from the Sister City Friendship Cormnission recormnend- lng that the name of the Cormnission be changed to the International Friendship Commission. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary ordinance changing the name of the Cormmission to the International Friendship Cormmission. PARKING AT NORMAN PARK CENTER A letter was submitted from the Parks and Recreation Department recormnend- ing that the Council direct the Engineering Department to make a study to determine the best way to expand the parking facilities at Norman Park Center. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Engi- neering Department be directed to make the study, as recommended. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated that in conjunction with the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge opening ceremonies, Chnla Vista has been asked to participate to the extent of having Miss Chula Vista attend to serve as an usherette for the luncheon at Hotel del Coronado; that we provide a list of persons wishing to receive official invitations to the luncheon; that the City provide a Mariachi band to stroll through the dinimg room during the luncheon; that we provide some small facsimile of the bridge to go with the table centerpieces to be provided by the Cities of National City and Imperial Beach; and that Chula Vista provide place cards for 250 people. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City participate in the ceremony to the extent requested. Mayor McCorquodale stated that he, along with other Mayors in the area, has been asked to appear before Congress in Washington, to testify on behalf of the Cable TV Company, and in the interest of the citizens of the City, regarding the FCC ruling prohibiting further expansion of existing cable TV operations in areas not now being served. The hearing is scheduled for the week of May 19 through May 23. A date would be set up for the Mayor's appearance, preferably Thursday or Friday in order not to interfere with the scheduled budget sessions. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City have representation at the hearings. ACQUISITION OF FERRY BOAT FOR THEATER PURPOSES URGED A letter was read from the Southwest Lions Club going on record as support- ing the City in efforts to acquire one of the San Diego-Coronado ferrys for use as a Civic theater. Letters were received from Mr. Carlos M. McCall, 1147 Dixon Drive, and Jean Cutler, 171 Shasta Street, also supporting efforts to obtain one of the ferry boats. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DENIED A claim Was read from Harold A. Gould in the amount of $27.03 for damages alleged to have been received when a rock, being tossed by a City lawn mower, hit his windshield. A claim was read from Alexander C. Manos in the amount of $141.12 for damages alleged to have been received when his car hit a hole on Bonita Road between Bonita Village and the new paved road. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the two claims be denied. NOTICE OF MEETING A letter was read from the State Department of Public Works giving notice of a hearing to be held May 20, 1969 at 1120 "N" Street in Sacramento to discuss and act upon the schedule of tolls for use of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. RELIEF SOUGHT ON HEDGE PROBLEM Mrs. Williams, 276 Whitney Street, stated she has cut down the hedge on the east side of her property~ at the request of the City, because it was higher than the 6-foot limitation required by ordinamce. Mrs. W~lliam$ stated she needed a hedge higher than 6 feet for privacy and to stop the dust from her neighbor's driveway. She was hopeful that the ordinance could be amended to take care of exceptional circumstances. Referred to Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins for report at meeting of May 27. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M., until 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 19, 1969. City